West Cheshire Foodbank

15/06/2026

As a food bank, we support people in our local community with compassion and dignity. Our volunteers welcome and provide practical support to everyone referred to us, whatever their background or circumstance, because we believe no one in the UK should face hunger or hardship 💚

12/06/2026

We enjoyed celebrating our volunteers last week and we're especially excited to welcome them all to our Volunteer Development day at Chester Zoo on Monday 15th June! There are many reasons people give their time to us and I think Jan's quote perfectly highlights the sense of accomplishment volunteering can give. 💚

Please note the volunteer day means our warehouse and phonelines are closed for the day.

11/06/2026

We know that many people who come to us for support are disabled, and you may be feeling uncertain or worried following recent government announcements about changes to disability benefits.

We want to reassure you that we are still here for you 💚

If you’re looking for clear, accessible information, Scope has a helpful guide explaining the proposed changes and what they may mean:

👉 https://www.scope.org.uk/the-disability-benefits-green-paper-what-you-need-to-know

You are not alone, and support is available.

Our analysis of the Government's benefits Green Paper

09/06/2026

Our friends at Crossroads Community Hub have an upcoming event and would love to see you there! 💚

09/06/2026

This Pride Month, we’re recognising the unequal impact of hunger on LGBTQIA+ communities 🏳️‍🌈

In 2024, research showed 1 in 3 people in the LGBTQIA+ community faced hunger and hardship, compared to 15% of people who are heterosexual.

Pride is about visibility, equality, and community. And we’re proud to be part of a network that supports everyone. 💚

22/05/2026

Please be aware of our bank holiday closures!

👉 Our usual opening times can be found here: https://westcheshire.foodbank.org.uk/locations/

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14/05/2026

Thank you to every one who donated. Every donation helps us continue supporting local people facing hardship across West Cheshire.

If you would like to get involved with future food drives then please contact [email protected] for more information. 💚

13/05/2026

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week

It’s a great opportunity to highlight that food banks are about so much more than food. They’re places of kindness, connection, and hope, where people can have a cup of tea, feel welcomed, and be truly listened to.

For many, it’s one of the first places they’ve felt heard in a long time.

The cost of living crisis isn’t just affecting finances. It’s having a real impact on mental health too. Worrying about money, food, and essentials can be overwhelming.

That’s why support like this matters so much 💚

Today is the start of Mental Health Awareness Week. We’re shouting loudly that great mental health care isn't just clinical, it's human. It’s the kind voice at the end of the phone when you’re worried about rent and too unwell to work. It’s the adviser who listens actively, rather than waiting for their turn to speak. And it's you reminding friends and loved ones that these contact details can save lives. Please share 💙

07/05/2026

For the next few days, we’ll be collecting donations at Asda stores in Chester and Ellesmere Port to help support local people facing hardship across West Cheshire 💚

📍 Chester Asda – 7th, 8th & 9th
📍 Ellesmere Port Asda – 11th & 12th

If you’re doing your shop, please consider picking up an extra item to donate. Every contribution, big or small, helps us provide emergency food and support to those who need it most!

Thank you for your continued support 💚

30/03/2026

Please be aware of the sessions that will be closed this upcoming bank holiday.

For information on our usual opening times please visit our website. 👉
https://westcheshire.foodbank.org.uk/locations/